Scheduled MonumentsEnglandFour bowl barrows 850m south east of Bemborough Farm; forming part of the Bemborough Farm round barrow cemetery

Four bowl barrows 850m south east of Bemborough Farm; forming part of the Bemborough Farm round barrow cemetery

England
List entry 1008786
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History & significance

Four bowl barrows 850m south east of Bemborough Farm is a Bronze Age funerary monument forming part of the Bemborough Farm round barrow cemetery in Gloucestershire. The four barrows are typical examples of bowl barrows, the most common form of round barrow monument, constructed as burial mounds during the Bronze Age period. As components of a larger cemetery complex, they represent concentrated funerary activity and settlement patterns characteristic of Bronze Age communities in the region. The cemetery's grouping of multiple barrows indicates their ritual significance as a focal point for burial practices over an extended period.

Four bowl barrows 850m south east of Bemborough Farm; forming part of the Bemborough Farm round barrow cemetery is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008786. View the official record →

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What is Four bowl barrows 850m south east of Bemborough Farm; forming part of the Bemborough Farm round barrow cemetery?

Four bowl barrows 850m south east of Bemborough Farm is a Bronze Age funerary monument forming part of the Bemborough Farm round barrow cemetery in Gloucestershire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008786.

Who is responsible for protecting Four bowl barrows 850m south east of Bemborough Farm; forming part of the Bemborough Farm round barrow cemetery?

Four bowl barrows 850m south east of Bemborough Farm; forming part of the Bemborough Farm round barrow cemetery is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1008786.

What other scheduled monuments are near Four bowl barrows 850m south east of Bemborough Farm; forming part of the Bemborough Farm round barrow cemetery?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Notgrove long barrow (5.3 km), Two bowl barrows known as Hawling Downs round barrows, 610m north east of Slade Barn Farm (6 km), The socket stone and part of the shaft of a churchyard cross in St Bartholomew's churchyard (6.3 km).

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